when times get tough, it rallies us as one. every day, more people believe in the american idea and when they do, the dream comes true. we're grateful to be a part of it. >> jamie: a quick check of your headlines, central pennsylvania, police are trying to figure out why a man went on a fatal shooting rampage along a rural road, and, he was shot dead by police and killed two men and a woman and injured three troopers and north korea's leader is calling for the development of bigger missiles after the nation launched a long range rocket. the first time kim jong-un has publicly called for the advancement of the country's weapons program and pope benedict xvi granted a christmas pardon, remember the former butler accused of stealing an leaking private documents, longing to the pope? he had been serving an 18 month sentence and got pardoned. rick? >> rick: well, as we have told you time is running out for lawmakers to avoid going over the fiscal cliff. congress taking off for their christmas break without striking a deal, leaving t